Last September (2018) my sister, Kimberley Chakona, released her second book titled Poetry to the People. The most exciting part about this release is the collaboration of artists. I had always known my sister wanted to collaborate with other poets and artists in general but I didn't expect it to happen so early on in her … Continue reading Poetry To The People
It was a Merlot and Amy Winehouse kind of evening when I decided it was time to dive into some poetry reading. There's something very old school cool about reading from an actual hardcopy as opposed to reading from a Kindle, phone or computer. The whole experience feels so retro-rich and as if you're connecting … Continue reading Collective Amnesia
Ever since we were little kids, I knew my older sister wanted to write a book. She'd have ideas of writing a children's book among many others... I remember how she'd draw and doodle the cutest illustrations to some of the most motivational quotes and positive speech you would expect from an older sister, a … Continue reading Neu Opus: Poetry for Women of Colour
I attended the SA Book Fair this year, 9 September, hosted in Newtown, Johannesburg. I do not frequent the inner city as much anymore so it was quite refreshing to see how it continues to evolve and develop. For one, I was rather impressed with the Newtown Junction Mall — it was my first time there … Continue reading SA Book Fair 2017
